Monday, June 30, 2014

Anderson had his 5 year check up....complete with 4 mean shots. He was most unhappy with the shots. When his teacher at summer camp asked if he was brave for his shots he replied with an accurate, 'nope.' In his defense, he was pretty worn out from the week of VBS...being tired makes it hurt more.

He weighed in at 41 pounds (50th percentile) and measured in at 42 inches (27th percentile). He moved up from the 25th percentile in height from his 4 year. He's slowly trucking along.

He also had his kindergarten vision and hearing screening which he aced. He did some dancing for the nurses and was his normal crazy self until the shots showed up. Poor kid...at least he is done with them now for several years.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Owen and Anderson started the day with a carnival at summer camp. I picked Owen up early and we enjoyed lunch and a fun afternoon roller skating. We topped it off with a dinner out and cake and presents.

I cannot believe it has been 7 years since I became a mommy! Owen is such a wonderful kid and is growing up way too fast!

He started presents a day early with Grandma Sue.

He got a roller skate painted on his face at the carnival at summer camp.

Anderson got a dog...he looked like he had a black eye for a few days afterwards.

Ready to skate! He got his skates for Christmas and has been practicing. He did a great job. It took me a little while to 'find my skating skills.' I think it has been 20 years since I have skated. By the time I was getting good again, he was ready to head home. He was so sweet and asked if we could skate around holding hands. I sure to love this boy to pieces!

He wanted a hat case...just like Daddy's.

And he loved the travel bag and travel size items Daddy picked out.

Anderson got him an organizer for his desk drawer. This boy is so much like his daddy it is crazy! He loves to have bags and trays and organizing things.

He even picked a red velvet cake. Since it's daddy's favorite, it's his favorite. He wanted a big 7 on top of it. I thought I grabbed the writing tube, but instead grabbed a food coloring tube...so the top of the cake ended up blue. He didn't mind...but it was interesting looking.

And then he got more presents. I'd say he had a great day. Big thanks to the grandparents for the awesome presents!

Saturday, June 14, 2014

The last day of school also brought the last baseball game and the receipt of medals. I sure did enjoy having them on the same team. Was a lot less running around this year than it will be in the years to come.

We told Anderson that since he was 5 now, he wasn't to play in the dirt during the games. I think it was his best game. He had everyone laughing though when during the last inning he was playing about 10 feet behind 2nd base. And every time a runner got to second, the who field heard, 'Hey, what's your name? My name is Anderson.'

We were joking that he was going to address each kid by name in the 'good game' line.

Go ahead and mention my child,The one that died, you know.Don't worry about hurting me furtherThe depth of my pain doesn't show.Don't worry about making me cryI'm already crying insideHelp me heal by releasingThe tears that I try to hide.I'm hurt when you just keep silent,Pretending it doesn't exist.I'd rather you mention my childKnowing that she has been missed.You ask me how I'm doing,I say "pretty good" or "fine"But healing is something on goingI feel it will take a lifetime.